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| What | by2kb | mcp-image |
|---|---|---|
| Risk grade | CC · Moderate risk signals Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee. | BB · Some risk signals Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee. |
| Type | AI agent skill | AI agent skill |
| Est. context load | ~53 tokens idle · ~1k tokens when active (on-demand skill) | ~70 tokens idle · ~450 tokens when active (on-demand skill) |
| GitHub stars | 171 | 185 |
| Weekly npm downloads | — | 2k |
| Local files | Reads local files | No local folder access noted |
| Command execution | No shell command runner noted | No shell command runner noted |
| Network reach | Local or standard API calls | Local or standard API calls |
| Credentials | No API token required | Requires API key or token |
| Package source | GitHub (Charlesmpc/by2kb) | npm (mcp-image) |
| Install command | Source repo only | npx -y mcp-image |
| Bottom line | Signal-based grade (2/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review. | Use this safely by storing API keys in environment variables only, never trusting untrusted input for image prompts, and understanding that all your image requests go to external companies. |
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 29, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.
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